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    Ruddy Thomas First Time Around

    Studio 16
    • Ruddy Thomas – That's What Friends Are For
    • Ruddy Thomas – Ticket To Ride
    • Ruddy Thomas – Poorer Side Of Town
    • Ruddy Thomas – Loving Pauper
    • Ruddy Thomas – Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
    • Ruddy Thomas – Little Jeannie
    • Ruddy Thomas – Go On
    • Ruddy Thomas – Let Me Know It
    • Ruddy Thomas – Sad Eyes
    • Ruddy Thomas – Someone To Love
    • 1. That's What Friends Are For
    • 2. Ticket To Ride
    • 3. Poorer Side Of Town
    • 4. Loving Pauper
    • 5. Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
    • 6. Little Jeannie
    • 7. Go On
    • 8. Let Me Know It
    • 9. Sad Eyes
    • 10. Someone To Love

    Welcome reissue of Ruddy Thomas's first album originally released by producer Joe Gibbs in 1981, great soulful roots rockers with wicked version of The Jacksons "Shake Your Body" also recorded as Flick Wilson..

    Other Releases by Ruddy Thomas

    Ruddy ThomasEveryday Is Just A Holiday / Holiday StyleJoe Gibbs Music
    Great roots rockers version of The Sensations rocksteady hit "Everyday Is Like A Holiday" with Errol Thompson excellent dub wise mix on the flip.
    • Ruddy Thomas – Everyday Is Just A Holiday
    • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Holiday Style
    Ruddy ThomasThese Songs Will Last ForeverCharm
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      Ruddy ThomasTime For Love / In The Summer TimeGreensleeves Records
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        Ruddy ThomasKeep It DownStudio 16
        Superb version of Errol Dunkley's "Keep The Pressure Down" from Ruddy Thomas with equally impressive dub version on the flip..Nicely pressed and housed...
        • Ruddy Thomas – Keep It Down
        • Mighty Two – Version
        Ruddy ThomasFirst Time Around, Expanded EditionDoctor Bird
        • Seminal 1981 debut album by one of Jamaica’s greatest hit-makers. • Features numerous major reggae hits from the late 70s. • Includes a dozen...
          Ruddy ThomasGrand Father BoglePressure Sounds
          One of Rudy Thomas few roots tunes. The Kingston born singer was better acquainted with softer lovers material than this lament for Paul Bogle the Jamaican...
          • – Grand Father Bogle
          • – Grand Father Bogle (Version)

          Other Releases on Studio 16

          Sammy DreadMy PrincessStudio 16
          Great roots vocal cut from 1981 produced by Errol T & Joe Gibbs with The Professionals on fine militant form.
          • Sammy Dread – My Princess
          • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Princess In Dub
          Dennis BrownRight FightStudio 16
          First time on a 7" for "Right Fight" originally on "Love's Gotta Hold On Me" LP from 1984 and a B-side 12" now paired with dub & hard riddim from We The...
          • Dennis Brown – Right Fight
          • We The People Band – Version
          Tony BrevettStar LightStudio 16
          Snippets of the vocal are on The Skatalites "Rebirth" & "Herb Collie" LP's but this is the very rare cut of Tony Brevett's (The Melodians) original vocal...
          • Tony Brevett – Star Light
          • Lloyd Brevett & The Skatalites – Version
          The SkatalitesRebirthStudio 16
          Ten or so years after disbanding, The legendary Skatalites reconvened in 1975 at The Black Ark, Aquarius studios to record a handful of new tunes but not...
          • – Stream In The Meadow
          • – Rock Bottom
          • – Candle Light
          • – Fugitive
          • – Jumbo Malt
          • – Seven Seal
          • – African Roots
          • – Herb Challice
          The Jolly BrothersConcious ManStudio 16
          Recorded at The Black Ark with Lee Perry at the helm around the late 70s, wasn't released fully as an album until the early 90s. Features the killer title...
          • – Conscious Man
          • – Brotherly Love
          • – Have A Little Faith
          • – Back Biter
          • – Cool Down
          • – Babylon A Fight Rasta
          • – Dread Dreader
          • – Play Play
          • – Oppression
          The UpsettersScratch And Company - Chapter 1 The UpsettersStudio 16
          Originally released in 1981 on USA label Clocktower, wicked compilation of mainly mid 70s Black Ark recordings apart from great early Scratch versions...
          • The Upsetters – Stratch The Dub Organizer
          • Johnny Lover – Who You Gonna Run To
          • Lee Perry – Tighten Up
          • Val Bennett – Serious Joke
          • Brad Osborne – Little Flute Chant
          • Devon Irons – When Jah Comes (Extended Version)
          • The Upsetters – Stratch Walking
          • Lee Perry – Come Along
          • Bunny & Ricky – Bush Weed Corn Trash
          • The Upsetters – Curly Dub
          Blue BellsCome AlongStudio 16
          Under the radar mid 70s Black Ark recording from Blue Bells and Lee Perry. Great loping lazy roots rhythm with infectious melody only from J.A. Kingston.
          • Blue Bells – Come Along
          • The Upsetter – Along Came A Dub
          Junior MurvinCross OverStudio 16
          Wicked drum machine led roots tune from Junior Murvin, recorded with Lee Perry at The Black Ark late 70s with version on the flip. One of three new Studio...
          • Junior Murvin – Cross Over
          • Upsetters – Cross Over Dub
          TrinityBad CardStudio 16
          Originally released in 1981, recorded at Joe Gibbs studio in Kingston Jamaica with engineer superme Killer fusion of Reggae, Disco, funky J.A. riddims...
          • – ride on sandra
          • – come on and groove me
          • – love you from the start
          • – rockers delight
          • – blues night
          • – time so rough
          • – i love mama
          • – bad card
          • – got to be wise
          • – need some loving
          The SkatalitesHerb Dub - Collie DubStudio 16
          Recorded in the mid 70s at Aquarius & Black Ark studios. This is the much sought after niyabinghi heavy roots dub version to The Legendary Skatalites...
          • – Bottom Dub
          • – Whispering Dub
          • – Dumboo Dub
          • – Kimble Dub
          • – Herb Dub - Collie Dub
          • – Sealing Dub
          • – African Dub
          • – Roots Dub
          Junior BylesDreadlocks TimeStudio 16
          Great late 70s roots vocal cut from Junior Byles on a wicked relick of the "Ba Ba Boom" riddim produced by Errol Thompson & Joe Gibbs. Nice pressing.All...
          • Junior Byles – Dreadlocks Time
          • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Peel Head
          Freddy McGregorNo CompetitionStudio 16
          Superb uptempo roots cut from Freddie McGregor & One Vibe Band originally released in 1981 on Joe Gibbs Ultra Sound label, with dub version on the flip....
          • Freddie McGregor – No Competition
          • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Don't Try It
          Lee PerryHistory Mystery ProphesyStudio 16
          Originally released in 1984 on Island / Mango, this version has the Lion Of Judah J.A. mixes. Recorded at various studios in Jamaica & Compass Point in...
          • – Mr. Music
          • – Tiger Lion
          • – Heads Of Government
          MaddoBackway Mr. LandlordStudio 16
          Superb two sider from 1981 featuring singjay Maddo and Prince Mohammed on the deejay cut!All copies come in thick card company printed sleeves. Nice!
          • Maddo – Backaway Mr. Landlord
          • Prince Mohammed – Backway
          Mighty DiamondsGhetto LivingStudio 16
          One of the best roots harmony groups from Jamaica, this late 70s cut a fine example of their brilliance with dubwise from Errol T. All copies come in thick...
          • Mighty Diamonds – Ghetto Living
          • The Professionals – Version
          Horace AndySlave DriverStudio 16
          1975 roots vocal cut from Horace Andy, produced by Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson aka The Mighty Two with dub version on the flip.All copies come in thick...
          • Horace Andy – Slave Driver
          • Mighty Two – Slave Master
          Max RomeoStop Picking On MeStudio 16
          Don't leave.. rare Max Romeo vocal for producer Joe Gibbs original released in 1975 plus top dub version from Errol T. on the flip. All copies come in...
          • Max Romeo – Stop Picking On Me
          • Mighty Two – Lay Off
          Keeling BeckfordThat GirlStudio 16
          Great early eighties vocal cut from producer & singer Keeling Beckford over Max Romeo's "Stop Picking On Me" riddim from the mid 70sAll copies come in...
          • – That Girl
          • – Version
          Barry BrownThem A FightStudio 16
          Wicked early 80s roots vocal cut from Barry Brown on the "Boxing" riddim with version on the flip.All copies come in thick card company printed sleeves....
          • Barry Brown – Them A Fight
          • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Fight Back
          Keeling BeckfordRoman SoldiersStudio 16
          1st time on 7" late 70s wicked roots version of Jacob Miller's classic "Roman Soldiers" with dub version on the flip. All copies come in thick company...
          • – Roman Soldiers
          • – Version
          Keeling BeckfordSamfy GirlStudio 16
          Originally released in the mid 70s produced by Lloyd Campbell and voiced at The Black Ark by Lee Perry, B-side plays "Samfy Skank" All copies come in company...
          • – Samfy Girl
          • – Samfy Skank
          Dennis Brown / DhaimaA TrueStudio 16
          Great late 70s roots vocal cut from Dennis Brown with USA singer Dhaima on strong harmony with dub version from The Mighty Two on the flip. Nice pressing!
          • Dennis Brown – A True
          • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Nu True
          Earl SixteenMalcolm XStudio 16
          Written by Winston MacAnuff, made famous by Dennis Brown but this is the first killer version by Earl Sixteen originally released in 1975 with the superb...
          • Earl Sixteen – Malcolm X
          • Mighty Two – Version
          UpsettersBlackboard Jungle DubStudio 16
          One of the best original dub albums from 70s Jamaica, produced & mixed by Lee Perry with King Tubby. Killer hardcore roots rhythms from The Black Ark...
          • – Blackboard Jungle Dub (version 1)
          • – Rubba, Rubba Words
          • – Cloak A Dagger (version 3)
          • – Dub From Africa
          • – Dreamland Dub
          • – Pop Goes The Dread Dub
          • – Fever Grass Dub
          • – Sin Semilla Kaya Dub
          • – Moving Forward
          • – Blackboard Jungle Dub (version 2)
          • – Kasha Macka Dub
          • – Setta Iration Dub
          Lee Perry & The UpsettersKiss Me NeckStudio 16
          Cracking mid 70s roots funk cut from the Black Ark with horns & dub on "Kiss Me Neck" Don't miss! All three new Studio 16 7" come in thick company sleeves.
          • – Kiss Me Neck
          • – Da Ba Da
          The MeditationsNo PeaceStudio 16
          The Meditations only recorded a few tracks at The Black Ark with Lee Perry but "No Peace" is essential hearing, great roots melodies on top of tuff late...
          • – No Peace
          • – Version
          Devon IronsWhen Jah ComeStudio 16
          Classic 1976 deep Black Ark roots recording from singer Devon Irons with percussive dub on the flip produced by Lee Perry. All three new Studio 16 7" come...
          • Devon Irons – When Jah Come
          • The Upsetters – Iron Dub
          Bag-O-WireBag-O-WireStudio 16
          Fantastic dub album originally released in 1975 on Klik records in the U.K. produced by Sidney Crooks of The Pioneers. Wicked dubbed out & stripped back...
          • – Rock Fort
          • – Gully
          • – Bag-O-Wire
          • – Resovoir
          • – Poison Ivy
          • – Judas
          • – Chapter
          • – Warrika Hill
          • – Dubonic
          • – Skankeboo
          • – Dragon Fly
          • – Creeper
          Love & UnityCan't Let You GoStudio 16
          One of three Lovers Rock 12" nuggets from the early eighties reissued by the original label from South London still going strong today, Studio 16 run by...
          • – Can't Let You Go
          • – Let Go In Dub
          Love & UnityI Just Don't Care / Cut From Master TapeStudio 16
          One of three Lovers Rock 12" nuggets from the early eighties reissued by the original label from South London still going strong today, Studio 16 run...
          • Love & Unity – I Just Don't Care
          • Sgt. Pepper – Cut From Master Tape
          Mellow RoseImitation Love / Dub And Rub Ina Imitation WayStudio 16
          One of three Lovers Rock 12" nuggets from the early eighties reissued by the original label from South London still going strong today, Studio 16 run...
          • Mellow Rose – Imitation Love
          • Sgt. Pepper – Dub And Rub Ina Imitation Way
          Ja-Man AllstarsKing's DubStudio 16
          A must play loud Rockers Dub album from 1980 featuring The Ja-Man Allstars a.k.a. The Revolutionaries. Produced by Dudley 'Manzie' Swaby brother of Augustus...
          • – King's Dub
          • – Nuclear Bomb
          • – Poor Man Skank
          • – Censemania Dub
          • – Hotter Claps In Dub
          • – East Man Skank
          • – West Man Skank
          • – Higher Ranking Dub
          • – Hot Steppers Dub
          • – Downtown Rub-A-Dub
          Dennis BrownStage Coach ShowcaseStudio 16
          Great showcase style (Vocals & Dubs) album originally released in 1982 on Joe Gibbs Music but produced by Sidney Crooks of The Pioneers. Recorded at Harry...
          • – Stage Coach
          • – Fulfilment
          • – Little Green Apples
          • – Can I Change My Mind
          • – I Love You Madly
          • – Perhaps
          Prince Far IDeck Of CardsStudio 16
          Prince Far I dealing The Deck Of Cards over a wicked relick of "Satta Massa Gana" The Voice Of Thunder's dread serious delivery with stripped down dub...
          • Prince Far I – Deck Of Cards
          • Mighty Two – Version
          Ruddy ThomasKeep It DownStudio 16
          Superb version of Errol Dunkley's "Keep The Pressure Down" from Ruddy Thomas with equally impressive dub version on the flip..Nicely pressed and housed...
          • Ruddy Thomas – Keep It Down
          • Mighty Two – Version

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